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Newlin
02-26-2013, 12:34 PM
The check engine light came on and I've had trouble starting every time so I took it to Auto Zone today and the codes told me that the downstream o2 sensor was bad. Now I figure I'll just replace both while I'm here.

Both Advanced Auto Parts and Auto Zone quoted me about $75 for each but I've been searching online and I've found some that are cheaper such as this one (http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-213-968-Service-Oxygen-Sensor/dp/B000C9LNWS/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

My question is then is this one even heated? And would this fit both the up and down stream? Otherwise I'll probably jut buy them later today at Auto Zone and install them tomorrow night.

sleepyalero
02-26-2013, 12:57 PM
Uhh it should fit if its made for your car and work fine.

My autozone it was 55$ my 02

a.graham52
02-26-2013, 01:01 PM
down steam 02 sensors shouldnt effect engine driveablity/starting. you could completly remove them and have zero negative effect other then a check engine light.

Newlin
02-26-2013, 01:02 PM
Another reason to have the 3400, your o2 sensors are cheaper ;)

I might just grab them from Auto Zone after class. I'm driving her down to Detroit this weekend and I'd like to have it done as soon as possible.

Newlin
02-26-2013, 01:04 PM
down steam 02 sensors shouldnt effect engine driveablity/starting. you could completly remove them and have zero negative effect other then a check engine light.

Hmmm, it's only had trouble starting two or three times since yesterday so perhaps that's something else entirely.

Nas Escobar
02-26-2013, 02:41 PM
Buy them at Advance Auto online using promo codes from retailmenot. You can save a bit if you use the right codes.

Newlin
02-26-2013, 05:00 PM
I ended up getting them on Amazon for the same price as Advanced Auto with promo codes. I would have gone that route but my local store didn't have the downstream in stock.

Either way I got both for about 90 USD and they should be here tomorrow. Hopefully we have some anti-seize lubricant lying around.